As students of Kirkwood, we often find ourselves in a position where it can be difficult to find the energy or motivation to do what you need to do at home in winter. I myself had faced many obstacles with that in my classes. I have found in [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]When you think of December, you think of Christmas or Hanukkah, right? But, have you ever heard of Yule? Of course, you’ve heard “yule,” in Christmas carols and songs like, “Deck the Halls” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” but do you know what Yule is? Yule [Continue Reading »]
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Some Christmas rituals have been around for so long that few have bothered to ponder, “Where or why did these traditions arise?” According to After Skool, a YouTube page sponsored by The Great Courses Plus and dedicated toward free education, the answer could lie within a certain psychedelic [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]One of the most over-seen, non-utilized, and under-appreciated ways to prepare for finals is beginning the preparing process on day one. Many students have a common misconception that you can only begin to prepare for finals in the few weeks prior to that dreadful date of a final [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]I began taking a class at Kirkwood in January 2007 while still in high school. So, when I graduated, I had some credits. I received my bakery certificate in 2010. During that time frame the Midwest had massive flooding and our economy was down. The U. S. economy [Continue Reading »]
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Throughout the pandemic, many people have worked long hours with increased responsibilities to provide a safe and sanitary learning environment at Kirkwood Community College. The Facilities Department staff now regularly cleans door handles, checks sanitation stations, and cleans key boards more than ever; and, those are just a [Continue Reading »]
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While everyone’s college experience can differ from person to person, many can give similar advices to those just joining college, especially those who are first generation college students. Focus on your mental health. It’s okay to be stressed about an assignment or group project, anxious about an upcoming test, [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Now that the election is over, what’s next? Traditionally, the defeated candidate would make a conceding speech congratulating the winner and start the process of transitioning the White House to them. But this election has been anything but normal. So, to clarify what happens, let’s go over the [Continue Reading »]
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Since March, the entire world has dealt with this pandemic. For a moment it seemed like time stood still. Fast forward to today and it seems that the rest of the world has reduced their numbers, while the US has spiked and death tolls are rising. The response [Continue Reading »]
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Veterans Day started as Armistice Day in 1919 on the one-year anniversary of the end of World War I and it has been celebrated annually since. It was a day set aside to thank the many sacrifices of our armed forces. Our military and their families have made so many sacrifices on our behalf that it is truly the least we can do to thank them for [Continue Reading »]
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